5 Ways to Learn about our Muslim Neighbors

Fear is a powerful force if we allow it to dominate our lives. As people of faith, it is time to unite.

By Corine Gatti

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Islam is headed to be the fastest growing faith group around the world, and is expected to pass Christianity in the rest of the world, perhaps even in America. According to Pew Research, "Over the next four decades, Christians will remain the largest religious group, but Islam will grow faster than any other major religion.” With such a growing population of Muslims in the U.S., many Americans are frightful of welcoming Muslims neighbors from the news they see or hear. This is hard to miss, as there is so much contempt for other religions and people who are different than us. We need to be honest with ourselves, and do a gut check. Ask yourself: "Why am I afraid of this person or religious sect?" Then, you will find the answer. Here are five things you can do to learn more, and to face your fears when it comes to Muslims, and to become a better neighbor as well.